University of Texas at Austin Department of Statistics and Data Sciences Statistics in Action Series March 1, 2016 Austin, TX

2 Demography – the study of the size, distribution, and composition of populations; the processes determining these – namely, fertility, mortality, and migration; and the determinants and consequences of all of the above. ~ Bogue, 1968; Murdock & Ellis, 1991

3 The Population Research Institute, 2.1 Kids: Stable Population

The Office of the State Demographer disseminates demographic and related socioeconomic data to the State of Texas and the general public. The State Demographer’s Office monitors demographic and socioeconomic changes in the State in order to better inform the executive and legislative branches of Texas government. Special emphasis is placed on data that may be useful to policy makers in dealing with issues regarding the demand for state services. Mission

Data Portal, Publications, and Reports Population Estimates and Projections Program Public Presentations Resource Witness at Legislative Hearings Data Requests Custom Research Projects Annual Conference for Data Users and Applied Demography Conference Meeting the Mission

Demographic Overview Texas is experiencing significant growth. Population continues to grow at a steady pace though growth is not geographically evenly distributed. Growth is not racially/ethnically evenly distributed. Population growth is being driven largely by the Hispanic population. The population of Texas, while relatively young, is also aging. The components of population change have varying implications for infrastructure in Texas. Demographic and infrastructure challenges may have serious implications for the future Texas economy. 6

Components of Population Change by Percent in Texas, Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates

Population Projections, Texas, Source: Texas State Data Center Population Estimates and Projections Program, 2014 Projections

9 A Profile of International Migrants in Texas

Immigrants have been an important source of population growth in the U.S. Migration can alter a population’s age structure. Young adults ages years most likely to move in a given year. Migration can also alter a population’s race/ethnic composition. Historically, Texas immigrants have been more homogeneous compared to other states. More recently, Texas has increasingly been a destination for immigrants of more diverse backgrounds. These trends, if they persist, would yield a more diverse population in Texas. 10

Number of Annual Immigrants Admitted to the U.S.,

Percent of Non-Citizen Immigrants by World Area of Birth in the Top 10 Immigrant States,

Annual Shares of Recent Non-Citizen Immigrants to Texas by World Area of Birth,

14 Projecting the educational attainment of the Texas labor force

Employment Status of the Labor Force by Educational Attainment, Texas 15 Source: U.S. Census Bureau to 2011 American Community Survey 1-Year PUMS data

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Educational Attainment in Texas, 2011 Level of Educational Attainment Percent of persons aged 25 years and older State Ranking High school diploma or equivalency or greater 81.1%48/49/50 (tied with CA and MS) Bachelors or greater26.4%29 17 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, One-year Sample, 2011.

Percent of persons aged 25 years and older with a high school degree or higher, Texas,

Trends in Educational Attainment of Persons in the Labor Force (25-64 Years of Age) in Texas by Race/Ethnicity – High School Graduates and Above Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Micro Sample,

Percent of the Civilian Labor Force (ages 25-64) by Educational Attainment for 2011, 2030 Using Constant Rates, Texas 20 These should be going DOWNThese should be going UP Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-Year PUMS. Texas State Data Center, 2012 Vintage Population Projections, 0.5 Migration Scenario (

Percent of the Civilian Labor Force (ages 25-64) by Educational Attainment for 2011, and 2030 Using Trended Rates, Texas 21 These should be going DOWNThese should be going UP Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-Year PUMS. Texas State Data Center, 2012 Vintage Population Projections, 0.5 Migration Scenario (

22 America's Electoral Future: How changing demographics could impact future presidential elections, 2016 to 2032

Demographics & Destiny 23

Contact Office: (512) Internet: 24 Lila Valencia, Ph.D.

25 Hans Rosling’s The Joy of Stats BBC Four